Video: Police break out windows of car chase suspect

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The dramatic moments just prior to the arrest of a wanted parolee in downtown San Francisco on Monday afternoon, when police smashed the windows out of his car that they had just chased across the city, were caught on video.

The incident began when officers tried to arrest the man, who was later identified as Michael Cortez, 24, on the 1400 block of Innes Avenue in the Bayview district around 5:30 p.m. Cortez, who was wanted on a parole violation, hopped in a Champagne-colored Cadillac and took off, said Officer Carlos Manfredi.

The driver tried to squeeze the Cadillac between a white sedan and a blue Toyota Corolla but ground to a stop after causing a ruckus that also damaged two other vehicles, witnesses said.

Melia Robinson, a reporter for Business Insider, caught video of police smashing the windows out of the Cadillac to gain access to Cortez.

San Francisco police officers seen stomping and using baton to break up conflict. Unsure what or whom is under foot. pic.twitter.com/sSz6fEIcuH